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HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION

Lola Burd Borchers Endowment Fund Music Scholarship

2017-2018

APPLICATION

This scholarship is designated to support students studying music (vocal and instrumental) at Highland Community College. The Directors of Music shall make the final approval of applicants in consultation with the Dean of Humanities and the Highland Community College Foundation. The following information outlines the basic qualification guidelines.

Requirements:

1. Full time student at Highland Community College.

2. This scholarship is for tuition, fees, or other expenses and consists of a cash award (amount may vary) for enrollment at Highland Community College.

3. Minimum GPA of 2.0

4. Financial need will be a major consideration:

A copy of the Student Aid report (SAR) or a copy of a completed Financial Aid Application (FAFSA) must be submitted with this application or be on file at the Highland Community College Financial Aid Office.

FILING DEADLINE:

Due date for application, any portfolios, and transcripts is the first Friday in September.

Materials should be submitted to the Fine Arts office by 5:00pm.

Please print or type clearly. Use extra paper if necessary.

Student’s Name:

Address: Town/State: Zip:

County: Telephone: ( )

Email Address:

Your High School: Rank in Class:

Year Graduated: Received GED:

High School Grade Point Average (GPA):

College(s) Attended: GPA:

Are you employed? Yes No How many hours per week?

Name of Employer:

Major or Academic Emphasis:

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Previous music performances (if any, not a requirement for scholarship)

In a brief paragraph, write about your educational and vocational goals.

Please staple an UNOFFICIAL copy of your most recent transcripts (college, high school, GED, etc.) and a copy of your ACT scores (if applicable) to your application. Unofficial copies of Highland transcripts MUST be obtained/requested from the Admissions and Records Office; transcripts printed from ROAR will NOT be accepted.

You must also include one letter of recommendation from a high school instructor, if you are new to Highland, or one letter of recommendation from a Highland staff member.

I authorize Highland Community College to release my financial information and other academic records to the HCCF Scholarship review committee for purposes that may be used to determine eligibility for all scholarships.

Applicant's signature:

Date:

Return completed application to:

Fine Arts Department

Highland Community College

2998 W. Pearl City Rd.

Freeport, IL 61032-9341